At a Glance
Median Income
$85,500
$27,910 per capita
Violent Crime
426/100K
2,181/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Bethesda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethesda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethesda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethesda residents earn a median household income of $85,500 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,910. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bethesda reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,181/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bethesda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethesda has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,500
Per Capita$27,910
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,300
Housing Units25
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent426/100K
Property2,181/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,068/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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